Advanceshipping General Discussion: Where Ash and May ADVANCE together ;D

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Eh, I can't really imagine a romantic Satoshi so I'll give this to Haruka. Although once in a relationship, the boys starts to become the more romantic type than girls so it may depend on the situation. Should we say that they are only dating at the moment, Haruka would be the more romantic one but if they had entered a relationship, I'd say Satoshi would be the romantic one but not too romantic, I mean if we're dealing with his casual personality, he'd show his romantic stuffs his own way.

Anyway, I think it's a good time to bring up this question:How did you became an advanceshipper?

For me, it started back when 1st say Haruka back in early 2003. When saw her character, I knew she'd be a suitable heroine for Satoshi and their chemistry would be great.

I love how you used the bumbling soldier for Brock haha. Max being the mage is a good choice. I remember playing and meeting Beautrix? in the game. Zidane activated his trance form. Unfortunately he got oneshotted and it was a scripted battle.

I don't see Ash as the fully traditional romantic type. I mean he can easily do that, but I personally think he would like to be more creative than flowers, dinner, and a movie. As a traditional romantic type, I see May more like that. So if that is what you are going at then May definitely.

I see Ash as a unique romantic type, he wants to please May but not in the typical way. He has his own style. Like him making bed and breakfast for May on Mother's day and on her birthday. Them dancing in the Forrest at night overlooking the town under the starlight.

Like in my fic, where Ash wins the prize for May to make her happy. He did it more as a sign of friendship, but May understood it as a Romantic gesture.(which Ash later realized it was a romantic gesture) So, if you mean nontraditional then Ash all the way.

In relationships I almost always prefer the man to be the more romantic type, but in this case I would rather have May be the more romantic one. It's more up her ally imo.

Well, to be exact, Beatrix kicked Zidane and his friend's butt thrice, that's just how awesome she is.

Yeah, I agree with you and Asuna, that May will be the more romantic one rather than Ash but when in relationship, Ash will show his dominance.

Originally Posted by asuna07neros

Anyway, I think it's a good time to bring up this question:How did you became an advanceshipper?

Good question! For me it all started back when my classmate introduced me to the entire Pokemon franchise back in high-school. I'm not really a die hard fan of Pokemon before but after my classmate showed me Pokemon Emerald, I started to take interest. We bought a GBA just for this game and I actually got addicted. My character back then was May and my starter was Treeko. I got so hooked up with the story, I started watching the anime (I skipped the OG saga BTW). That was the time when I saw Ash and May's chemistry, they really looked cute together. I was happy to know that Ash was the one with the Treeko. I felt like I made a connection between these two on my game. personally, their interactions together and the way they show support made me think back then that they actually have feelings for each other that they haven't realized yet and even up to now, that's what I still believe in, the last moment they shared in DP and that one part in BW is a good proof for me.

Anyway, I think it's a good time to bring up this question:How did you became an advanceshipper?

Well, let's see. I mean it wasn't right away that I started feeling they were great together. Ag was the first saga I watched for the anime. And I guess as it went along, I just started to ship them. I guess the moment that really cemented advanceshipping as my otp was when they battled each other in the terracotta contest. When they split that ribbon I was, idk, I just loved it. This was before I knew about the term shipping, but I'm pretty sure that's what I felt about them.

Wow, I might be older than some of you guys based on when you watched the anime or played the games. In 1998, in my neighborhood, Pokemon took it over by storm. Even at \my elementary school. If you did not like Pokemon then you were lame. I started watching the show from the Original Season up til DP Season 1. Also started with Red and Blue games How did you become an advanceshipper?
After starting to like pairing characeters up(my first pairing was NarutoxSakura from Naruto). I started rewatching the advance saga. The manaphy movie is what really stood out to me that made me like advanceshipping. There were hints before that, but that movie really pushed me into that direction.

Next was just the logic of it. I mean Misty and Ash dont have much in common. Plus she would be mean to Ash and boss him around. She would forcibly wear the pants.
I don't know much about Dawn, but to me there just wasnt that much chemistry between her and Ash. Iris is sorta like Misty but is an Ash clone in a lot of ways. So similiar personalites clash. That would not work well. Serena, goes on adventure by first stalking Ash, she admires him waaaaaay too much and obsesses over him. There is not much from her personality than her crush and possessiveness of Ash.

Now with May, She and Ash are perfectly compatible with one another. Ash is May's rock, and comforter when she needs it. He cheers her up when she is down, encourages to be a better trainer, and it was always awesome in the show when she was scared she always went to Ash first. Also May brings out the softer more gentler side of Ash. When he gets mad, she is the one that calms him down. Plus I like their silly interactions together. :3 With Ash, May can kid around and have fun. With Drew, I see him as a more serious and uptight guy, May would not be able to kid around and have fun.

I know this post may be why I am an advanceshipper. But me looking back and rewatching eps, after the movie and rethinking is how I became an Advanceshipper.

Great as always asuna, those are some great artwork gaiash.
Ash and May drinking soda and eating together from the show before it became cool.
That was a lighthearted joke aimed at Amourshipping, I have nothing against that ship. Its alright. I just love advanceshipping more.

Glad you won the award MidnightMoon! Thanks for the pic help man. I also love your avatar. Serious Serena is serious and she's like Bring it!
I also found out the origin of May's fanon last name Maple! I did a google search with custom date settings and I found this fanfic was the first to use the name in the second chapter of July 2003. Here it is
Since it is going slow around here I will ask a question to get us going again! What kind of video games would Ash and May enjoy playing on their own and together?

It's been months since I last posted here. But here I am folks! ... though I'm very late for the party... I should really be active from now on...

How did you became an advanceshipper?

Haha this is a very interesting question. (Note that I have not known the word shipping before 2007). I was watching Advanced Series in CN back then. And when The Bicker The Better first aired, I was like "OHHH!! They so belong together!!" I didn't know what I felt before. I felt all giddy inside when thinking about Satoshi and Haruka together. And so that's when I started shipping them even, like I said, I didn't know the term shipping.

What kind of video games would Ash and May enjoy playing on their own and together?
Super Smash Bros, I guess, both have a energetic personality and they love to win, SSB is a very competitive game, and I'm sure they would love playing it, May's main would be Peach, Zelda or Rosalina because their looks are beautiful, and May is a girl, so she would love to play with the girl, about Ash, I'm sure he would choose Charizard, It would be a nostalgic moment for him, since he have a charizard

What kind of video games would Ash and May enjoy playing on their own and together?
Super Smash Bros, I guess, both have a energetic personality and they love to win, SSB is a very competitive game, and I'm sure they would love playing it, May's main would be Peach, Zelda or Rosalina because their looks are beautiful, and May is a girl, so she would love to play with the girl, about Ash, I'm sure he would choose Charizard, It would be a nostalgic moment for him, since he have a charizard

Very good choices, I see May as a casual gamer, and Ash as a hardcore gamer. Together they would enjoy games such as Super Mario 3D World,Smash Bros, Mario Party, and Mario Kart. I think May would LOVE the kirby series because Kirby is sooooo cute ^_^ (her words not mine although Kirby is cute).

Ash would enjoy Zelda games, FZero, Call of Duty, Assasins's Creed, etc.
My scenario for them playing Super Mario 3D World is this.

May:Ash why do you keeping jumping on Peach's head?
Ash chuckling: Because May, you keep getting in my way!
Ash,using Mario, jumps on Peach's head sending her to the cliff below dying.
May furious :ASH! That was totally uncalled for!
Ash laughing nervously: Sorry, I guess I (pauses) overestimated my jump?
May groaning: You guess! That's what the bubble function is for!
Ash: There's a bubble function!?
May facepalms then thinks to herself: I am going to get him for this later
Later when they are in a boss level.
Ash: Alright May one more hit should do it!
May using Peach grabs nonsuper mario and throws him into the boss killing him, she then proceeds to land the final hit on the boss.
Ash: What was that for!
May: that was payback for footstooling me to my death! May sticks her tongue out at Ash playfully.
Ash is annoyed but notices how cute May is teasing him, he then sees her tongue and remember their other kissing sessions, he then decides to kiss May and starts french kissing her.
May happily startled by this sudden turn of events gladly accepts as they go at it french kissing each other for 5 minutes.
May (thinking): Maybe I should get on Ash's nerves more often playing co-op games. tee hee it brings out the wild side in him more.

Originally Posted by Setsuna F Seiei

[B]Why do you think May is the perfect girl for Ash?

My scenario above explains it. I mean they are both children at heart at times and May would allow Ash to let his inner child out. Not only that but she encourages him and gives him strength to go on when he starts doubting himself. They have a really strong friendship and she completely trusts him and he completely trusts her(which are the best qualities for a relationship). She has her own goals and ambitions and they have a lot in common. She is mostly selfless and puts Ash's needs first and she usually always looks out for his best interests. Those are some of the reasons. I will let you other guys give more so I won't steal your thunder